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Kara Ng Lok Yiu · +6596444112 · karalokyiu@gmail.com

Professional Experience

The Red Pencil

Marketing and Communications Intern

  • Managed monthly newsletter curation and distribution, synthesizing complex topics into accessible, engaging topics that drove reader interaction and community growth.
  • Developed specialized art-therapy resources such as books for individuals, utilizing creative arts to promote cognitive stimulation, emotional expression, and quality of life.

La Tendo, Dimension Poptown

Part Time Server and Cashier

  • Handled cashiering operations, including order processing, payment transactions, and issuing receipts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at the point of sale
  • Served food and beverages to customers in a timely and presentable manner, delivering a positive dining experience
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of collaborative brand partnerships and promotional offerings, enabling informed recommendations and enhanced customer assistance

AIA / Virtus Associates

Distribution Intern

  • Developed foundational expertise in financial planning, wealth management, and personal money management strategies, equipping capability to deliver holistic financial advisory support
  • Assessed client financial profiles and needs, formulating a comprehensive long-term financial plan tailored to individual goals and risk appetite
  • Strengthened communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills through active participation in internship projects and industry learning sessions, enabling effective client-facing interactions

Nintendo

Part Time Event and Sales Associate

  • Delivered persuasive sales pitches to customers, driving product interest and contributing to revenue targets
  • Led a team in setting up game preparations and operational readiness, ensuring smooth execution and an engaging customer experience
  • Managed store opening and closing procedures, overseeing daily operations, cash handling, and security protocols to ensure seamless business continuity

MOH Holdings

Temporary Administrative Assistant

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, leveraging spreadsheets for data analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency
  • Facilitated sales of HDB elderly-friendly flats to prospective buyers, utilising Cantonese to effectively introduce units, build rapport, and close sales within the senior community

Shanghai School Uniforms

Part Time Cashier and Staff

  • Managed store opening and closing procedures, ensuring operational readiness, cash reconciliation, and secure handover of premises
  • Merchandised and maintained item displays, optimising product visibility and presentation to enhance the customer shopping experience
  • Carefully packed and folded customer purchases, upholding brand presentation standards and delivering a polished, attentive service experience

Costume Rental Shop

Owner

  • Managed end-to-end operations of a costume rental service, including inventory tracking and customer coordination
  • Maintained detailed records using Excel to track item rentals, returns and conditions
  • Assessed and resolved damages to ensure quality and usability of costumes
  • Styled and customised items based on clients needs and preferences
  • Provided personalised customer service to enhance client satisfaction and repeat engagement

Co-Curriculars

Student Council · University at Buffalo

  • Organized school-wide activities including Freshmen Orientation Camp and Event Assemblies
  • Trained up-coming Councillors
  • Planned school-based programs such as Teacher’s Day, and volunteer projects with the National Kidney Foundation

Student Council · Yishun Innova Junior College

  • Organised school-wide activities such as Freshmen Orientation Camp
  • Led teams in the creation of Instagram posts and videos for official school-based events
  • Provided adequate make-up skills for scare-rooms
  • Led the execution of Freshmen Orientation Camp as an in-charge of Orientation Group Leaders
  • Ensured standard operating procedures are met
  • Filmed and edited collaterals for schools’ Instagram page as well
  • Wrote storylines, scripts and edited videography works for school camps
  • Prompt engineered a website containing key information and functions for the Freshmen Orientation Camp including copyable templates, time-synced schedules and instant call functions for emergencies